LauraKonrath

On January 11, at the age of 71, Laura Jean Konrath lost her battle with cigarettes, and they took her life after four strokes, two heart attacks, blockage in three coronary arteries, occlusions that cut off circulation in both legs, pneumonia, kidney disease, arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, paralysis, and ten weeks in the hospital enduring constant pain. She is survived by her sons, Joe and Mike, her daughters-in-law, Maria and Erin, and her grandchildren, Chris, John, Talon, and Fiona. Her family is angry that she suffered so much and died so young. They're especially angry that she chose cigarettes over living a longer, healthier life, even though lung cancer killed her father. Laura will be greatly missed, and remembered always. As a kind, loving mother and grandmother. As a charitable and generous person. And, sadly, as a cautionary tale. Show this obituary to a smoker that you care about.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, 2017

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